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The SoloCam Solar Spotlight Cam is the latest in cutting-edge eufy Security battery cameras with an integrated solar panel. With the built-in 13,400mAh battery and integrated solar panel, just a few hours of direct sunlight each day is enough to extend the battery life to near-infinite power. When motion is detected at night, the ultra-bright spotlight will automatically turn on, which will not only help the color night vision, but will also scare off intruders. When it comes to security, the key is in the details. Consumers can see exactly what is happening around their home in crisp 2K clarity, detect humans that come into frame, and filter out false alerts with the built-in local AI technology. There is 8GB eMMC of 60 days free local storage and there~s no monthly fee after your purchase.
Customer Rating
5
Great home protection without a monthly fee
on November 10, 2021
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
This is the latest addition to my Eufy home security suite. I have the doorbell cam, floodlight cam, 2 exterior cams, and 3 interior cams. This by far is the best of the lot. It's a pretty serious looking and imposing piece of equipment. If you're thinking this is your run of the mill solar device, look again. I did not see a battery size or capacity posted in the specs, but given the heft of it, it appears to be able to handle at least a week or two of sunless weather. Out of the box, it took 4 hours to come to a complete charge. I've had it mounted for a week, with a couple of cloudy days, and the battery is still reading 100%.
There was only one glitch with it, I recently installed a new Wifi mesh network, and it did not want to connect. The setup pamphlet suggested that as this is a 2.4 device, if you're transmitting both 2.4 & 5G on your wifi, you should split the signal with different SSID's for the 2 frequencies. Went to my router & appended a 5 to the 5G signal, and it hooked right up.
I have to give kudos to the Eufy app. I now have 8 devices on the one app, and it works beautifully. After owning these products for over a year, I've no idea why anyone would want to pay a monthly fee for security service.
Referencing the photos I've included, you can see it's a pretty good spotlight. You can configure it for the spotlight to go on upon a detection, or to use only infrared. There are also sliders in the app you can use to control the level of lighting, and the color temperature. You can also set it for human detection only, personally, I like to see what kind of critters are roaming around on the property. The first night I had it up it caught a red fox jumping my fence.
So far, very happy with the performance & features of the spotlight cam, and have already recommended it to my meighbors & family.
There was only one glitch with it, I recently installed a new Wifi mesh network, and it did not want to connect. The setup pamphlet suggested that as this is a 2.4 device, if you're transmitting both 2.4 & 5G on your wifi, you should split the signal with different SSID's for the 2 frequencies. Went to my router & appended a 5 to the 5G signal, and it hooked right up.
I have to give kudos to the Eufy app. I now have 8 devices on the one app, and it works beautifully. After owning these products for over a year, I've no idea why anyone would want to pay a monthly fee for security service.
Referencing the photos I've included, you can see it's a pretty good spotlight. You can configure it for the spotlight to go on upon a detection, or to use only infrared. There are also sliders in the app you can use to control the level of lighting, and the color temperature. You can also set it for human detection only, personally, I like to see what kind of critters are roaming around on the property. The first night I had it up it caught a red fox jumping my fence.
So far, very happy with the performance & features of the spotlight cam, and have already recommended it to my meighbors & family.
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From America's most trusted printer brand~, the HP Smart Tank 7301 is a smart, connected and refillable tank printer that makes printing seamless for your home and small business with its high capacity, wireless connectivity and Ethernet networking. Create everyday color documents at a low cost with 3 years of Original HP Ink included in the box~. It's AI-enabled~ to intuitively adapt to your workflow, with wireless and security features that keep your multifunction printer up to date and secure.
Customer Rating
4
Finally - HP Joins the Big Tank Club
on November 1, 2021
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
The 7301 requires a bit more setup time than previous printers, due to filling the tanks with the provided ink, but boy, is that worth it! Since we already had an HP printer with the "Instant Ink" feature, the HP program recognized & installed the 7301. After printing the test and alignment pages, it was all ready to go.
Having a new grandson, and my wife being a bit of a photo bug, the first test was to print photos from her camera, and to scan a few 8x10 glossies for possible framing. I defer to her in this area, as she does have a very critical eye for color, and I can't tell you how many printers she's rejected over the years for being fuzzy, off color, misaligned, etc. Not this time. She was extremely pleased with the sharpness, clarity, and color of the prints using a quality photo paper.
Another nice feature of this printer is the removable/replaceable print heads. Ever had the print head clog after a period of disuse? Normally that means junking the printer, but here, you have the option to clean/replace. Given the cost of this unit, this is not a casual purchase as I've treated other printers in the past.
But the 800 lb gorilla in the room is the ink storage tanks. There's a healthy supply included with the unit, and replenishment bottles are a far better buy than cartridges.
There's a good reason for the missing star on the review - the tiny display. A difficult to read one line monochrome display on a top of the line inkjet? It really should've come with at least a 2x2 color LED offering some more info.
That said, I'm very glad HP decided to provide the option to put those high priced cartridges to bed. Looking forward to the 7301 being a long term companion in our home.
Having a new grandson, and my wife being a bit of a photo bug, the first test was to print photos from her camera, and to scan a few 8x10 glossies for possible framing. I defer to her in this area, as she does have a very critical eye for color, and I can't tell you how many printers she's rejected over the years for being fuzzy, off color, misaligned, etc. Not this time. She was extremely pleased with the sharpness, clarity, and color of the prints using a quality photo paper.
Another nice feature of this printer is the removable/replaceable print heads. Ever had the print head clog after a period of disuse? Normally that means junking the printer, but here, you have the option to clean/replace. Given the cost of this unit, this is not a casual purchase as I've treated other printers in the past.
But the 800 lb gorilla in the room is the ink storage tanks. There's a healthy supply included with the unit, and replenishment bottles are a far better buy than cartridges.
There's a good reason for the missing star on the review - the tiny display. A difficult to read one line monochrome display on a top of the line inkjet? It really should've come with at least a 2x2 color LED offering some more info.
That said, I'm very glad HP decided to provide the option to put those high priced cartridges to bed. Looking forward to the 7301 being a long term companion in our home.
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Finally. A robot vacuum you can rely on to get the job done. The Roomba j7 robot vacuum packs 10x the power-lifting suction and comes with unique intelligence to avoid cords and pet waste. It even understands times when you~re home and seasons when more cleaning may be needed. Compared to the Roomba 600 series cleaning system.
Customer Rating
5
These have improved over the years
on October 25, 2021
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
Many moons ago I had one of the original Roombas. It was noisy, not too intelligent, and after the novelty wore off, was relegated to the storage bin. All I can say is wow, these things have improved.
Out of the box, it's ready to go, download the app, and proceed to set up the wifi connection. I did make one mistake though, and that was to immediately start it cleaning. In doing that, it's learning while it's cleaning. This is a bi level home, I started on the lower level. It made its first go round, and the battery lasted about an hour. I did a recharge cycle & sent it out again. This happened 4 times the first day. Each time, I checked the map, and the app reported that it was still setting up. It took till after the 4th run before the physical map showed up that I could edit.
On the second day, I took it upstairs, and instead of setting it to clean, I sent it out to do a "mapping run." The battery lasted longer since the suction motor wasn't running, and after 90 minutes of reconnaissance, it generated a map. I was then able to mark the zones i wanted to clean, so this was a much more efficient operation.
If you look at the photos I uploaded, you can see these maps, the red is the areas I told it to stay out of. These are changeable on the fly, or once you name the rooms, you can tell it to clean just a specific area.
The unit itself is pretty quiet, I haven't had a problem watching the tv or having a phone conversation while it was running in the room. I always thought that when talking vacuums, noise = power; but as quiet as it is, it's doing a pretty good job of picking up the dog hair.
The only complaint I have is that I wish I would've gotten the model that includes the "clean" station that empties the trash. That is however available separately, so I'll be looking into that.
All in all, a very intelligent and timesaving piece of technology.
Out of the box, it's ready to go, download the app, and proceed to set up the wifi connection. I did make one mistake though, and that was to immediately start it cleaning. In doing that, it's learning while it's cleaning. This is a bi level home, I started on the lower level. It made its first go round, and the battery lasted about an hour. I did a recharge cycle & sent it out again. This happened 4 times the first day. Each time, I checked the map, and the app reported that it was still setting up. It took till after the 4th run before the physical map showed up that I could edit.
On the second day, I took it upstairs, and instead of setting it to clean, I sent it out to do a "mapping run." The battery lasted longer since the suction motor wasn't running, and after 90 minutes of reconnaissance, it generated a map. I was then able to mark the zones i wanted to clean, so this was a much more efficient operation.
If you look at the photos I uploaded, you can see these maps, the red is the areas I told it to stay out of. These are changeable on the fly, or once you name the rooms, you can tell it to clean just a specific area.
The unit itself is pretty quiet, I haven't had a problem watching the tv or having a phone conversation while it was running in the room. I always thought that when talking vacuums, noise = power; but as quiet as it is, it's doing a pretty good job of picking up the dog hair.
The only complaint I have is that I wish I would've gotten the model that includes the "clean" station that empties the trash. That is however available separately, so I'll be looking into that.
All in all, a very intelligent and timesaving piece of technology.
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Keep your office equipment safe with this APC battery backup. It has six outlets with surge protection, four of which also have backup protection to keep your important electronics powered short-term during an outage. Audio and light alarms on this APC battery backup let you know if something is wrong.
Customer Rating
5
Not only for home networks
on October 14, 2021
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
While the title for this piece advertises it as a home network solution, due to its compact size & portability it can handle quite a few tasks around the house. I already have larger units for my pc/network; I have one installed for my den's led tv and cable box. This one is assigned to the bedroom flat panel. It's quite annoying when you get those short power blips that cause the cable box to reboot. This solves that problem, and also serves as additional protection against power spikes for my LED flat panel. It hides quite nicely behind the cable box and doesn't take up a lot of space.
It does have its limitations vs larger units which have replaceable batteries, but to be honest, I've never bought a replacement as the cost is not that much less than simply purchasing a new unit. It also does not have a USB charging port that higher end units possess.
That said, it performs perfectly for the task I've assigned to it, I'm not going to be annoyed anymore with a 5 minute cable box reboot, and have the comfort of knowing my not-so-cheap tv is protected with another level of surge protection.
It does have its limitations vs larger units which have replaceable batteries, but to be honest, I've never bought a replacement as the cost is not that much less than simply purchasing a new unit. It also does not have a USB charging port that higher end units possess.
That said, it performs perfectly for the task I've assigned to it, I'm not going to be annoyed anymore with a 5 minute cable box reboot, and have the comfort of knowing my not-so-cheap tv is protected with another level of surge protection.
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Feel the power of the extraordinary new P-Series 4K HDR Smart TV. The P-Series is our most colorful TV with the spectacular Quantum Color engine generating up to 115% more color in every pixel than standard 4K HDR TVs. UltraBright 1200 and Active Full Array intelligently calibrate screen brightness and darkness for intensely vibrant hues, strikingly deep blacks and mesmerizing contrast. Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR) combined with a full array backlight delivers stunning picture quality, transporting you into the story through richer contrast, brighter highlights, and eye-popping color. The lightning-fast VIZIO IQ Ultra processor delivers enhanced picture processing and a faster entertainment browsing experience, while the ProGaming Engine with Auto Game Mode, Variable Refresh Rate with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, 4K 120fps, HDR gaming with Dolby Vision and HGiG, ultra-low input lag, and newly-added gaming menu take console gaming to a whole new level. Enjoy the award-winning SmartCast platform loaded with the best selection of built-in apps, an all-new Voice Remote, Bluetooth headphone capability, and Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in. From its superior picture performance to refined finish and premium design, the new P-Series projects powerful beauty in every way and represents the pinnacle of 4K Smart TV entertainment.
Customer Rating
5
Didn't know black could be so black!
on September 21, 2021
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
To be honest, the most intimidating thing about this Vizio is getting it out of the box and set in place. Having a razor thin bezel is a beautiful thing to look at; but very difficult to move around without having fingers on the glass. This beast weighs in at 70 lbs. and the wife & I were unsure of our ability to move it to our built-in cabinetry. Solution - call a neighbor! If you're planning to wall mount this puppy, that's a 3 person job, so plan ahead.
We did get it safely into place, and began setup. That requires pairing the remote, connecting to your network, and the standard new tv q&a session. The unit then proceeded to download an update, which completed successfully.
We then went through a bit of fine tuning; in addition to the usual choices for picture type, contrast, brightness, etc.; however if you drill down there's a myriad of choice available for the enthusiast. The ambient light sensor worked very well, we were testing it by opening/closing shades, lights on/off, etc.
The picture is exceptional. I have 2 adjacent rooms, basically both family/entertainment rooms, both with tv's. If I stand at the end of one room, I can have eyes on both tv's simultaneously. The other room has a new 60" 4K (I won't mention the brand), and looking at them side by side, the difference is immediately recognizable. Yes, the Vizion has richer colors, but the most notable difference is in the whites, and the blacks are beyond comparison. So glad to finally have a screen that can distinguish between gray and black.
We had noticed there was a significant lip sync problem; going into the audio adjustments, I noticed that the surround sound box was ticked, turned the feature off and all was good. I do have an issue with how the lip sync settings are presented. Think of a left/right balance bar for your stereo. When you adjust the lip sync setting, the bar expands to both the left and the right simultaneously. So am I delaying the audio, or delaying the video? A check of the manual offers no help in this matter. I haven't gotten a sound bar for this unit yet, pretty certain that I'll be choosing a Vizio to insure compatibility, as I've had no end of problems syncing up tv's and soundbars.
Which brings me to another issue - I'm not blaming Vizio for this, it's just the way things are nowadays. I get a 70 lb tv in a gigantic box, which comes strapped to a wooden pallet, and there's no manual inside. Yes, I know there's one built in to the tv, but some of us old school folks like the manual to thumb thru. Then again, will the on screen manual work when the tv doesn't turn on? No! I did the next best thing, downloaded the manual from the Vizio site, and will print out the relevant sections.
One more pet peeve that's common to the industry - the new "simplified" remote. Sorry, I can't get the hang of these things. I'll do what I did for my last tv - picked up a universal remote with all the buttons,
I did download the app, which does have a bit more functionality than the remote - works well.
So no points off for the last two items, it's just the way things are today. But ultimately, it's about the experience of enjoying the product.
p.s. Over the past couple of days, using my side by side view (as pictured below), the definition of blacks and greys on the Vizio is light years ahead of anything else I've seen. Now I can finally enjoy those dimly lit series the networks are so infatuated with - maybe time to review the last season of Game of Thrones!
We did get it safely into place, and began setup. That requires pairing the remote, connecting to your network, and the standard new tv q&a session. The unit then proceeded to download an update, which completed successfully.
We then went through a bit of fine tuning; in addition to the usual choices for picture type, contrast, brightness, etc.; however if you drill down there's a myriad of choice available for the enthusiast. The ambient light sensor worked very well, we were testing it by opening/closing shades, lights on/off, etc.
The picture is exceptional. I have 2 adjacent rooms, basically both family/entertainment rooms, both with tv's. If I stand at the end of one room, I can have eyes on both tv's simultaneously. The other room has a new 60" 4K (I won't mention the brand), and looking at them side by side, the difference is immediately recognizable. Yes, the Vizion has richer colors, but the most notable difference is in the whites, and the blacks are beyond comparison. So glad to finally have a screen that can distinguish between gray and black.
We had noticed there was a significant lip sync problem; going into the audio adjustments, I noticed that the surround sound box was ticked, turned the feature off and all was good. I do have an issue with how the lip sync settings are presented. Think of a left/right balance bar for your stereo. When you adjust the lip sync setting, the bar expands to both the left and the right simultaneously. So am I delaying the audio, or delaying the video? A check of the manual offers no help in this matter. I haven't gotten a sound bar for this unit yet, pretty certain that I'll be choosing a Vizio to insure compatibility, as I've had no end of problems syncing up tv's and soundbars.
Which brings me to another issue - I'm not blaming Vizio for this, it's just the way things are nowadays. I get a 70 lb tv in a gigantic box, which comes strapped to a wooden pallet, and there's no manual inside. Yes, I know there's one built in to the tv, but some of us old school folks like the manual to thumb thru. Then again, will the on screen manual work when the tv doesn't turn on? No! I did the next best thing, downloaded the manual from the Vizio site, and will print out the relevant sections.
One more pet peeve that's common to the industry - the new "simplified" remote. Sorry, I can't get the hang of these things. I'll do what I did for my last tv - picked up a universal remote with all the buttons,
I did download the app, which does have a bit more functionality than the remote - works well.
So no points off for the last two items, it's just the way things are today. But ultimately, it's about the experience of enjoying the product.
p.s. Over the past couple of days, using my side by side view (as pictured below), the definition of blacks and greys on the Vizio is light years ahead of anything else I've seen. Now I can finally enjoy those dimly lit series the networks are so infatuated with - maybe time to review the last season of Game of Thrones!
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Linksys Atlas Pro 6 with Velop Intelligent Mesh is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router that delivers next-level streaming and gaming to more than 30 devices per node. Access to 160 MHz unleashes the true power of Wi-Fi 6 technology~these are the least congested channels available on the 5GHz band and offer incredibly fast connectivity. Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) provides access to more channels, reducing interference from neighboring networks. Velop Intelligent Mesh technology offers whole home mesh Wi-Fi coverage that~s easily expandable by adding additional nodes. With easy setup, advanced security and parental controls, Linksys Atlas Pro 6 is an essential upgrade to any home.
Customer Rating
5
Fast, more importantly, easy fast
on September 20, 2021
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
I've fumbled many times trying to set up mesh systems. While I'm not a novice, I'm by no means an expert at networking. When the system starts talking about IP & Mac addresses, my eyes start to glaze over. The Atlas has been a pleasure right from the unboxing. I first downloaded the Linksys app, and connected the first unit to my Fios router. Took about 4-5 minutes to recognize the unit (the app does message you that it will take that long.) The location is at the extreme end of my home.
I then unboxed the second unit, and placed it approximately 35-40 feet away on the lover level. Same process, took about 5 minutes to hook up, and the app reported "location good."
On to the second floor, this unit I located about 30 ft away; midway between the other two units. 5 minutes later, I was in business.
It was then on to hooking up devices which was pretty much painless. 3 TV's, half a dozen laptops/tablets, another half dozen cameras/security, thermostat, etc. The only issue I encountered was difficulty with 2 older off brand security cameras that didn't want to be recognized, I decided it was time to upgrade them to 1080p anyway.
The system's been running 5 days now, and I don't have an issue to report. Performing internet speed test, with my prior mesh I was getting 350mb/s; it's now approaching 500. With my cell, I used to lose contact within 50ft of my house, I can now get in my car, drive up to the corner 200ft away, and still show connection.
The nodes themselves are attractive and at home wherever I placed them. Each has 4 in/out ports for convenience. If I had to nitpick, they are a little light, I would have preferred them to be weighted.
But by far, at least to me, the best feature is the ease of installation. You don't need to be well versed in internet lingo, it just installs itself. If you're someone that experiences problems setting up wifi systems, you owe the Atlas a lookover.
I then unboxed the second unit, and placed it approximately 35-40 feet away on the lover level. Same process, took about 5 minutes to hook up, and the app reported "location good."
On to the second floor, this unit I located about 30 ft away; midway between the other two units. 5 minutes later, I was in business.
It was then on to hooking up devices which was pretty much painless. 3 TV's, half a dozen laptops/tablets, another half dozen cameras/security, thermostat, etc. The only issue I encountered was difficulty with 2 older off brand security cameras that didn't want to be recognized, I decided it was time to upgrade them to 1080p anyway.
The system's been running 5 days now, and I don't have an issue to report. Performing internet speed test, with my prior mesh I was getting 350mb/s; it's now approaching 500. With my cell, I used to lose contact within 50ft of my house, I can now get in my car, drive up to the corner 200ft away, and still show connection.
The nodes themselves are attractive and at home wherever I placed them. Each has 4 in/out ports for convenience. If I had to nitpick, they are a little light, I would have preferred them to be weighted.
But by far, at least to me, the best feature is the ease of installation. You don't need to be well versed in internet lingo, it just installs itself. If you're someone that experiences problems setting up wifi systems, you owe the Atlas a lookover.
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Fast data transfer speeds reduce the time used to copy large files, while the 256GB provides ample storage space for your favorite data. This SanDisk Ultra Type-C USB flash drive has SanDisk SecureAccess software, which helps you encrypt sensitive files easily.
Customer Rating
3
Fast, but lacks the finishing touch
on July 28, 2021
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
My unboxing experience got off to a bad start. If you look at the uploaded photo of the thumb drive (thumb included, no extra charge) you will see me attempting to close the drive. I couldn't. Thinking I was missing something, I looked for a button that would unlock it. There was none. It's just difficult to move, courtesy of the cheap plastic enclosure. Had to use two hands; one to hold the case, the other to move the slider. One would think if you're going to call your product "Ultra", it might be a nice aluminum case, as are other drives I own. If you're committed to plastic, at least make it work!.
I've shown the drive attached to my brand new Dell XPS, equipped with the latest Thunderbolt C-type ports. Tested it out with some multi-gig multimedia files; on average, about 100 mb/sec, which is below stated, which was certainly under controlled conditions. But, better than any drive I currently own, including some previous model Ultras.
I did about 10 gig in rapid succession, at which point the drive was pretty warm, I was thinking about backing up a PC onto it; not sure how it would react to a 100 gig load at one time. Having a metal case to dissipate heat might make me a bit more comfortable about it.
All in all, it's nice to have this much storage available in a tiny package, but would've preferred they put a "finishing touch" on a somewhat expensive for its class drive.
I've shown the drive attached to my brand new Dell XPS, equipped with the latest Thunderbolt C-type ports. Tested it out with some multi-gig multimedia files; on average, about 100 mb/sec, which is below stated, which was certainly under controlled conditions. But, better than any drive I currently own, including some previous model Ultras.
I did about 10 gig in rapid succession, at which point the drive was pretty warm, I was thinking about backing up a PC onto it; not sure how it would react to a 100 gig load at one time. Having a metal case to dissipate heat might make me a bit more comfortable about it.
All in all, it's nice to have this much storage available in a tiny package, but would've preferred they put a "finishing touch" on a somewhat expensive for its class drive.
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The Dell XPS 15 laptop features a stunning, new 4-sided InfinityEdge OLED display that shows off a 5% larger 16:10 screen and 92.9% screen to body ratio. All the power and features to maximize prodcutivity - Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB solid state drive, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3050 Ti graphics. A premium 15" touch laptop with a thin and light design.
Customer Rating
5
First rate looks & performance
on July 17, 2021
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
After unboxing this XPS 15, then going back to look at this listing, my first thought is that Dell needs to hire a new advertising department. The stylistic renderings in this listing do this piece of art absolutely no justice. You really need to see it in person. This laptop is stunning! The clean, sleek look of the exterior has the Macbook looking over its shoulder. The interior in Arctic white has a touch & feel like nothing I've seen in a laptop before. The diminutive size belies its heft - its 4.5 lbs of solid construction packed into a .7 inch thick package.
In the performance department, the specs speak for themselves - a powerhouse i7, 1TB solid state drive, 16 gigs of ram, and an Nvidia 3050 to make things look pretty on the OLED infinity screen.
I have my own performance test - my go-to game is Civilization 6, which I've been playing on my Alienware M17. Most of the graphics settings are halfway up, and at that, the M17 is breathing hard & hot. After installing it on the XPS, it automatically set the graphics sliders all the way up; and it handled it like a champ - no fan noise at all, as a matter of fact, the hottest thing was the power supply, not the XPS itself. Very impressed with the thermal handling of this unit under heavy load.
Referencing one of the photos I included, I put the XPS next to my 15" HP Spectre, and you can easily see the efficient use of space the infinity screen allows - same size screen, smaller package. An inch can be a lot of space when you're working on a small desktop. The downside of that is it's taking some adjustment getting used to the key spacing, but that will come in time. I also appreciate the generously sized touchpad.
Referring to another photo re: keyboard lighting, the white light on a white keypad is not a great match. Would appreciate the ability to change color as I can with the Alienware.
The other thing that deserves mention is all the ports are USB-C, Provided in the package is an adapter (pictured) which includes one USB-A and one HDMI port. I would've preferred that this come as a dongle without the cable, even tho it's color matched, it still looks a little cheesy hanging outside this beautiful unit. I'll hit the aftermarket to get something a little more appropriate.
All in all, I was at first put off by the price of this unit, but as I said at the start, you really need to see it in person & kick the tires to see they packed a lot of performance into a solid package with first class looks & feel.
In the performance department, the specs speak for themselves - a powerhouse i7, 1TB solid state drive, 16 gigs of ram, and an Nvidia 3050 to make things look pretty on the OLED infinity screen.
I have my own performance test - my go-to game is Civilization 6, which I've been playing on my Alienware M17. Most of the graphics settings are halfway up, and at that, the M17 is breathing hard & hot. After installing it on the XPS, it automatically set the graphics sliders all the way up; and it handled it like a champ - no fan noise at all, as a matter of fact, the hottest thing was the power supply, not the XPS itself. Very impressed with the thermal handling of this unit under heavy load.
Referencing one of the photos I included, I put the XPS next to my 15" HP Spectre, and you can easily see the efficient use of space the infinity screen allows - same size screen, smaller package. An inch can be a lot of space when you're working on a small desktop. The downside of that is it's taking some adjustment getting used to the key spacing, but that will come in time. I also appreciate the generously sized touchpad.
Referring to another photo re: keyboard lighting, the white light on a white keypad is not a great match. Would appreciate the ability to change color as I can with the Alienware.
The other thing that deserves mention is all the ports are USB-C, Provided in the package is an adapter (pictured) which includes one USB-A and one HDMI port. I would've preferred that this come as a dongle without the cable, even tho it's color matched, it still looks a little cheesy hanging outside this beautiful unit. I'll hit the aftermarket to get something a little more appropriate.
All in all, I was at first put off by the price of this unit, but as I said at the start, you really need to see it in person & kick the tires to see they packed a lot of performance into a solid package with first class looks & feel.
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Meet Level Lock - Touch Edition, the world's smallest, most capable smart lock ever. In the footprint of a traditional lock, you can add effortless new ways for everyone to access your home.
Customer Rating
3
Not exactly as one might expect
on June 21, 2021
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
More often than not, when I'm entering my house I'm loaded down with either grocery packages, dogs on a leash, or worse yet, dirty hands from working in the garden, making fumbling for keys a difficult chore. So I was anxious to install the Level Touch to make my life just a little bit easier.
As far as installation, it's pretty much the same as replacing any standard deadbolt. The only difference is that the provided strikeplate has an opening slightly wider than standard to accommodate the circular shaped bolt of the touch. That shouldn't be a problem for most, in my case, the existing strike plate was longer, so the new one wouldn't have had enough solid wood to grab the new screws. What I did was to take my Dremel and slighty round the opening of the strikeplate to match the diameter of the provided one. (see photo). Most of you won't have to do this, it was just particular to my case.
The next step is to download the app, and sync the lockset to your phone. Once downloaded, the app requested a software update to the device which took 2 or 3 minutes and went without incident. I then matched the provided keycards to the lockset, and it was ready to go.
So you might wonder why then I only rated it as 3 stars. The problem is it's because of a feature that's not highlighted in the product description. That feature is called a geofence. It maps an area roughly 1/8 mile around your home. If you exit your home, lock your door, and don't leave the 1/8 mile geofence barrier, the touch feature is disabled. Took me awhile to figure this out; I had emailed support after the install, and I must say the support people were excellent, they just didn't have a solution to my problem. I asked if the geofence could be modified or disabled, and the answer is no.
Let's say you take the dogs out for a walk and lock the door. When you come back, you will not be able to touch the lock to open. It's back to the keys (or keycard). Going to visit with the neighbor? Same thing - no touch entry.
I understand their logic here. It's about security. If the product was not geofenced, if you left your house but were within bluetooth range of the lock, theoretically anyone could walk up, touch the lock, and the door would open.
The lock operation gets complicated when you're working with more than 1 person. My wife also has the app on her phone. I leave the house leaving the door unlocked and go to the store. In the interim, she locks the door. If I look at my app, it gives the status as unlocked. I come home, thinking it's unlocked, and it's locked. Thing is, the once you're out of bluetooth range, the app will not update lock status. I'd have to look at my phone walking up to the door to see if the door was locked or unlocked.
Given our lifestyle, the Level Touch proved to be more of an annoyance than an assistance. Now, this might not be the same for you. I can see if you were leaving to go to work for the day, and coming back home at night, this would work for you. I also see that this product works with Homekit; however, we are Android, not Apple users. I was told by support that they are working on more features, but at this point, it's no help to me. What I am going to do is uninstall the lock and move it to a less used door in the house.
In its defense, I will state that the mechanics and finish of the product are high quality. It's not the mechanism that I have fault with, it's the software preventing me from using it for it's intended purpose. I'll be looking to see if they're able to update the app to be more accommodating to my needs.
As far as installation, it's pretty much the same as replacing any standard deadbolt. The only difference is that the provided strikeplate has an opening slightly wider than standard to accommodate the circular shaped bolt of the touch. That shouldn't be a problem for most, in my case, the existing strike plate was longer, so the new one wouldn't have had enough solid wood to grab the new screws. What I did was to take my Dremel and slighty round the opening of the strikeplate to match the diameter of the provided one. (see photo). Most of you won't have to do this, it was just particular to my case.
The next step is to download the app, and sync the lockset to your phone. Once downloaded, the app requested a software update to the device which took 2 or 3 minutes and went without incident. I then matched the provided keycards to the lockset, and it was ready to go.
So you might wonder why then I only rated it as 3 stars. The problem is it's because of a feature that's not highlighted in the product description. That feature is called a geofence. It maps an area roughly 1/8 mile around your home. If you exit your home, lock your door, and don't leave the 1/8 mile geofence barrier, the touch feature is disabled. Took me awhile to figure this out; I had emailed support after the install, and I must say the support people were excellent, they just didn't have a solution to my problem. I asked if the geofence could be modified or disabled, and the answer is no.
Let's say you take the dogs out for a walk and lock the door. When you come back, you will not be able to touch the lock to open. It's back to the keys (or keycard). Going to visit with the neighbor? Same thing - no touch entry.
I understand their logic here. It's about security. If the product was not geofenced, if you left your house but were within bluetooth range of the lock, theoretically anyone could walk up, touch the lock, and the door would open.
The lock operation gets complicated when you're working with more than 1 person. My wife also has the app on her phone. I leave the house leaving the door unlocked and go to the store. In the interim, she locks the door. If I look at my app, it gives the status as unlocked. I come home, thinking it's unlocked, and it's locked. Thing is, the once you're out of bluetooth range, the app will not update lock status. I'd have to look at my phone walking up to the door to see if the door was locked or unlocked.
Given our lifestyle, the Level Touch proved to be more of an annoyance than an assistance. Now, this might not be the same for you. I can see if you were leaving to go to work for the day, and coming back home at night, this would work for you. I also see that this product works with Homekit; however, we are Android, not Apple users. I was told by support that they are working on more features, but at this point, it's no help to me. What I am going to do is uninstall the lock and move it to a less used door in the house.
In its defense, I will state that the mechanics and finish of the product are high quality. It's not the mechanism that I have fault with, it's the software preventing me from using it for it's intended purpose. I'll be looking to see if they're able to update the app to be more accommodating to my needs.
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Ninja Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker & Nutrient Extractor* with smartTORQUE. One base~multi-functions. Power through ingredients to make smooth drinks with the Nutrient Extraction* Cup or thick bowls with the Smoothie Bowl Maker with built-in tamper.
Customer Rating
5
Ninja hits the mark again
on June 16, 2021
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
Right out of the box, the Ninja Pro has been a pleasant experience. You can immediately feel the weight and solid construction behind it. This is way above previous smoothie makers I've owned & discarded. That's not to say that it's just for smoothies, as you can see from the attached photo the thickness and sharpness of the blades allow it to easily slice through the toughest of fruits & vegetables you can throw at it as well as pulverizing ice.
You might infer from the other photo that I have a fondness for making malts. If you've never used malt before, it never really dissolves in liquid, acting more like the bean specks in vanilla bean ice cream. With my previous mixers, you could always see a slight accumulation of the malt on the walls of the container. I always needed to be careful not to dump the malt in first, or else once it got wet, I'd get a clump of it below the blades, making it difficult to clean. No such problem with the Ninja, it dispersed the malt particles nicely throughout the drink.
This probably has something to do with how it operates. While it has an on/off button, there is also a program mode for smoothie (and one for ice.) Using the smoothie program, the timer sets for a minute, then it goes through a series of long & short pulses that allow still solid material to settle so the blades get a better shot at cutting. With other blenders solids might remain in suspension above the blade, or you'd have to keep pulsing manually.
The unit comes with two separate containers with lids (dishwasher safe along with the blade section) making it handy for those mornings when yesterday's dishes are still in the sink.
This is my fourth Ninja product (Foodi, Air Fry Oven, upright vacuum) and all have performed admirably. I still can't believe how quickly the Air Fry toaster oven heats up - another great morning helper!
The Ninja is a solid choice for the price in this market - highly recommend.
You might infer from the other photo that I have a fondness for making malts. If you've never used malt before, it never really dissolves in liquid, acting more like the bean specks in vanilla bean ice cream. With my previous mixers, you could always see a slight accumulation of the malt on the walls of the container. I always needed to be careful not to dump the malt in first, or else once it got wet, I'd get a clump of it below the blades, making it difficult to clean. No such problem with the Ninja, it dispersed the malt particles nicely throughout the drink.
This probably has something to do with how it operates. While it has an on/off button, there is also a program mode for smoothie (and one for ice.) Using the smoothie program, the timer sets for a minute, then it goes through a series of long & short pulses that allow still solid material to settle so the blades get a better shot at cutting. With other blenders solids might remain in suspension above the blade, or you'd have to keep pulsing manually.
The unit comes with two separate containers with lids (dishwasher safe along with the blade section) making it handy for those mornings when yesterday's dishes are still in the sink.
This is my fourth Ninja product (Foodi, Air Fry Oven, upright vacuum) and all have performed admirably. I still can't believe how quickly the Air Fry toaster oven heats up - another great morning helper!
The Ninja is a solid choice for the price in this market - highly recommend.
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Sleep better. Cover unwanted noise with soothing sounds. Bose noise-masking sleepbuds~ are uniquely designed for sleep. They don~t stream music or have acoustic noise cancellation. Instead, these tiny, wireless earbuds use pre-loaded, soothing sounds to cover up unwanted noises, so you can get to sleep ~ and stay asleep. Plus, unlike traditional earplugs, they~re super comfortable and made to stay in place all night long, even if you sleep on your side. 1. Choose your sound, 2. Set an alarm, 3. Fall asleep without unwanted noise.
Can you listen to music or not? One answer says only the sounds from the app and another answer says yes you can listen to music. I want to listen to music from Youtube? Can I do this?
No - there is no input from anything other than the Bose App it comes with. Maybe on a future update, for now all you get is the built in soundscapes.
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Sleep better. Cover unwanted noise with soothing sounds. Bose noise-masking sleepbuds~ are uniquely designed for sleep. They don~t stream music or have acoustic noise cancellation. Instead, these tiny, wireless earbuds use pre-loaded, soothing sounds to cover up unwanted noises, so you can get to sleep ~ and stay asleep. Plus, unlike traditional earplugs, they~re super comfortable and made to stay in place all night long, even if you sleep on your side. 1. Choose your sound, 2. Set an alarm, 3. Fall asleep without unwanted noise.
Can you use these at work to drown out a loud talkative coworker?
No - these don't have noise cancellation built in - I could clearly hear a tv on medium volume while i wore these. Get true noise cancelling headphones instead.
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Nothing puts a vacuum to the test quite like a home with pets. That's why the BISSELL~ Pet Hair Eraser~ was developed from the ground up by pet parents for pet parents. Whether it's shedding season for your dog or your cat tracks kitty litter all over the house, this revolutionary vacuum is designed to make cleaning up after pets and the people who love them a breeze~from beginning to end. Say goodbye to hair wrap with its Tangle-Free Brush Roll, remove embedded hair everywhere with specialized pet tools, help capture allergens and eliminate odors with the SmartSeal~ Allergen System, and when you're finished cleaning, enjoy a hands-free tank empty with our patented Cyclonic Spooling System~.BR>
How load is it? I've used an Oreck XL upright and a Eureka Mighty Mite and would hope it's no louder as those. I prefer bagged vacuums but want to try the BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser because of its claims of not getting hair tangled on the roller.
I don't own the units you mentioned, I have a Miele canister, and it's no louder than that. I was surprised at it, as it does have great suction, and would have thought it should've been louder for the power it has. So far happy with the unit.
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